American University Orientation

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Welcome (and welcome back) to AU!

Experience an All-American Welcome with more than 70 on-campus events and activities, you'll get to meet new friends, build community, and explore involvement opportunities. There's something for everyone, whether you are a first-year, transfer, or returning student!

Check out events at https://bit.ly/3dS9BIT.

Students, your AU email is now being delivered to Outlook (Office 365). You can still find old emails in Gmail, but new ones will not deliver there. For more information, please see our transition FAQ at https://bit.ly/3CgrCux.

Additional questions? Contact OIT at [email protected] or 202-885-2550.

New Eagles! Ready to move into your nest? Check out our All-American Welcome Orientation events!
(Note that Eagle Summit and Convocation are mandatory)

Parents of new Eagles, How would you like to surprise and possibly embarrass your kid from the comfort of your own home? Send them a virtual shout-out! It's free and easy.

All you have to do is post your message via Twitter or Instagram and include either or somewhere within it. Using either of those hashtags (or both) will get your message displayed on our big screens during Opening Convocation on the morning of August 26.

Please submit your post before 8:00 PM on August 25 (ET) to be sure it is included.

It's Freshman Friday! Incoming students and families, have any questions about Orientation, AU, DC, or more? Drop them below!

Ready to move into your nest next week? Make sure to review American University Housing & Residence Life's Move-In Webinar!

First Year Student Move In Recorded 8/2/2022Join members of Housing and Residence Life to learn more about the move-in process for first year students and families. Learn more about Ho...

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Attention Eagles! Provost Starr just sent out an email about new COVID guidelines for the semester!